Cocoamido Propylbetain(CAPB)

COCAMIDOPROPYLBETAINE

This gooey pale runny organic compound is derived from the coconut fruit oil and dimethylaminopropylamine and works well as a surfactant which is the reason behind its surge in the markets these days.

INCI name- Cocamidopropyl betaine

Molecular formula- C₁₉H₃₈N₂O₃

Country of Origin - India

Percentage of Active Surfactant Matter - 35.33%

BENEFITS AND USES-

• This moderately mild surfactant is markedly used for its high foam-forming capacity and excellent safety profile.
• It is added to formulations that require foaming and cleansing like shampoos, detergents, liquid soaps, body washes, bubble baths, etc.
• It enhances the sensory pleasure of cleansing due to its foaming action.
• The lather it produces does not cause dryness and displays anti-static properties.
• In hair conditioners, it is known to impart a cotton-like feel.
• Seldom it finds its application in hair colouring products.
• It is useful in bringing down the pH of the other surfactants in a formulation.

CONCENTRATION AND SOLUBILITY-

• In rinse-off products, it can be used at a maximum concentration of 40%, and for leave-in products, the concentration should be muted down to a maximum of 3%.
• It is soluble in water, ethanol, isopropanol and is insoluble in mineral oil.

HOW IT WORKS-

• It works by breaking the surface tension of water allowing it to clean dirt and oil.
• being a surfactant its mechanism of action can be attributed to the process of micellization which enables it to clean the surfaces.

HOW TO USE-

• Heat water to 170^oF and add phase 1 ingredients of choice.
• Add it to the other surfactants and melt them with an oil blend.
• Mix water and oil phase at 115^oF and stir.
• Add citric acid to adjust pH between 5-6.
• Add other ingredients to complete the formulation.